Smell Out of Washer

RE: Smell Out of Washer Post by boogieman (10) | (02/12/2008) Contact Run the washer through a full cycle with no clothes in it with liquid dishwasher soap. Worked for us. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Smell Out of Washer Post By Jenny P. (Guest Post) (02/12/2008) I tried Affresh several times and it didn't work! And I don't feel like spending anymore money! Does anyone have a sure home remedy that will remove the gross fungus smell from my washer? My towels and shirts are even starting to smell! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Smell Out of Washer Post By Jacqueline (Guest Post) (10/19/2007) I refuse to give Whirlpool $10.00 a month for a washer cleaner to clean a washer that shouldn't be smelling in the first place! ONE order of PUREWASHER from a site called smellywasher.com provides enough cleaner to get rid of the washing machine smell, monthly maintenance cleanings and removing mildew smell from towels and shirts FOR OVER A YEAR. IT'S ALSO GOT A MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Smell Out of Washer Post By Diane Arnett (Guest Post) (10/11/2007) Try a new product from Whirlpool called Affresh. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Smell Out of Washer Post By Mary Stewart (Guest Post) (10/10/2007) Hello. There is a little trap somewhere on your washer that collects fuzzies small objects and whatnot, also it may be time to clean or replace all your tubing that connects to your washer. Check for minute leaks that could be rotting your floor too. Another thing if you can lift the top to your washer and look for rotting build up, you would be amazed at what gets trapped in the nooks and crannies. Maybe that is where our socks go? Report Spam or Abuse Request: Smell Out of Washer Post by Stew_Admin (137) | (10/08/2007) Contact How do I get the smell out of washing machine after washing tea towels were mistakenly soaked in white spirit. White spirit is the base for nail varnish remover and is used to clean paint brushes etc. It has a very strong smell and is very difficult to get out of any material, although it doesn't stain. The smell lingers for ages. I usually throw the cloths away once used with white spirit but this time I decided to wash them and I can't get the smell out of the washing machine. Everything washed since has a taint, even when using a fabric softener. Answers: RE: Smell Out of Washer Try adding white vinegar and baking soda and send the machine through several cycles. This may work. (05/20/2003) By kb.okeefe RE: Smell Out of Washer I echo the vinegar (it's great to use instead of fabric softener on your clothes as well). You might try it with washing soda as well. Not the same thing as baking soda. I wonder if borax might help....hmmm. (06/10/2003) By O-mama RE: Smell Out of Washer Hi - I have just done exactly the same thing!! My washing machine reeks! Can you tell me if either of the suggestions worked, or if you found a different solution that did the trick, or is it off to the launderette for me? Thanks (04/16/2004) By Clox RE: Smell Out of Washer Please can someone tell me if the white vinegar and baking soda works? I just did the same thing last night!!! Now we have a load of laundry that smells of white spirit. (01/17/2006) By Sandra RE: Smell Out of Washer I'm an appliance repair technician. The only thing that we have found that takes that mildew or fungus smell from washers is a citrus based cleaner called "PUREWASH". It's not sold in stores - - only available at a website- www.smellywasher.com / it works great! We buy it in bulk! Our customers love it! (09/04/2006) By motsbc RE: Smell Out of Washer I just removed the smell out of mine after reading this thread... First I got some zip ties and was able to make a trap with the hose right before the drain, and 2, I ran a cleaning solution thru the washer on a full cycle... 1 litre vingear 1/8th bottle super mildew remover (spray type) 1/4th med box of baking soda Ran this on cold/cold setting. Then ran a quick rinse cycle of just plain cold water. Worked a charm! :D (09/21/2006) By GUEST RE: Smell Out of Washer Motsbc is right. That "purewash" works great! It not only cleaned my washer but it made all my towels and cottons smell new again - and it only takes a tablespoon per load! (11/10/2006) By tara9 RE: Smell Out of Washer Our 13 year old Kenmore top load washed just started emitting a dreadful vomit-like smell. Coincidentally, we've experienced "brown water" on several mornings recently, which the City Water Sewer Administration has told my husband is "nothing to worry about." Any ideas? Hot water and bleach have not helped. (05/08/2007) By Mississippi Mama RE: Smell Out of Washer Our 13 year old Kenmore top load washed just started emitting a dreadful vomit-like smell. Coincidentally, we've experienced "brown water" on several mornings recently, which the City Water Sewer Administration has told my husband is "nothing to worry about." Any ideas? Hot water and bleach have not helped. (05/08/2007) By Mississippi Mama RE: Smell Out of Washer I have the horrible mold smell on days when we've done a high volume of laundry. The clothes stunk and felt brittle even when we used softener. I tried vinegar and baking soda, but still was not thrilled with the results. I then went back to 20 Mule Team BORAX and have the quality of my laundry back. Smells fresh and, with softener, the clothes are once again soft. I want to do a comparison with that PUREWASH and the BORAX to see what the difference is. (07/07/2007) By Klean Klothes RE: Smell Out of Washer Washing machine odor is caused by fungus that comes from overuse of detergent and fabric softener. I used a cleaner called "purewasher" to get rid of the fungus that causes washing machine smell. It also gets rid of mildew smell from towels and clothing! It's been months and the smell hasn't returned! (08/04/2007) By emmygal RE: Smell Out of Washer Can someone please tell me where to get this purewash. I have looked everywhere and I just need a website or something. If I take the time to wash one more load and it stinks I am going to yank this washer out and throw it in the yard. It is the worst thing to go to work smelling like you haven't washed your clothes in a year and the corporate environment frowns upon that. (09/05/2007) By devan RE: Smell Out of Washer Purewash can be ordered at http://www.smellywasher.com. I just ordered some and am in the process of trying it. I'll post more when I know the results. (09/07/2007) By erika RE: Smell Out of Washer Thanks for your recommendation of 1 litre vinegar, 1/4 box of baking soda, and 1/8 bottle of mildew remover on a cold/cold setting. This worked beautifully. I had tried purewash. I tried bleach. I tried 40 oz vinegar. None of these three solutions worked on my front loading washer. Your vinegar/baking soda/mildew remover combo with cold settings did the trick. You saved my wife and I a lot of frustration. Thanks again. (10/08/2007) By Eric Davis RE: Smell Out of Washer I used white vinegar, about half a litre the first time, then a full litre the second time. The smell has now gone! Thanks! (10/08/2007) By Yvonne Mackey Report Spam or Abuse